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Queen Adelaide's Beech

Earl of Caithness and William Bambridge

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a ground level view looking up through a grove of leafless trees that dominate the scene. The horizon is low due to being obscured by the trunks and branches of the trees. Two figures are visible near the base of a tall tree, suggesting a small clearing. The color palette is monochromatic with variations of sepia tones. Close to the viewer, the earthy tones of the ground cover and tree trunks create texture, while the intricate web of branches stretches towards the sky above and is silhouetted against the light background, providing contrast in the image.

Artwork Details

Date
1864
Medium
albumen silver print
Dimensions
3846 × 4753 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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